noun
- large, important churches that serve as the official seat of a bishop
Examples
- The Gothic cathedrals of Europe attract millions of tourists each year.
- Notre-Dame is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.
- Many cathedrals took centuries to complete due to their massive size.
- The cathedrals in the city center dominated the skyline.
- Medieval cathedrals were often the tallest buildings in their communities.
- Visitors admired the stained glass windows in the ancient cathedrals.